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Burnaby, Canada, April 15, 2015 — Schneider Electric™ Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain, is pleased to contribute significantly to the development of solar in the UK by connecting more than 300 MW to the grid in end of March, on top of…

By 2C Light Company Limited – self charging wearable technology USA plans to train 75,000 US workers for the exploding solar industry, with focus on large scale utility installations, while the innovative 2C Light Company has developed self-generating lights that are totally integrated into a person’s clothing – wearable green…

As the UK renewables industry continues its upward trajectory, Energy 2015 has firmly marked its place on the trade show calendar – providing a much-needed focal point for the energy generation sector at UK Construction Week. The brand new event is aimed at energy specialists, civil engineers, architects, building contractors…

Despite sinking oil prices, worldwide demand for power generated from photovoltaics (PV) is rising. Around the globe, plummeting system prices are promoting the construction of PV power plants. At the same time, business models in the industry are changing due to cuts in state funding, calling for new financing and…

Traditional diesel generators, widely used across the globe, are now being complemented by photovoltaics in new markets and applications. Solar-diesel hybrid systems already represent profitable alternatives, particularly for large-scale industrial users in remote, yet sunny, regions. From June 9–12, 2015, the Off-Grid Platform at Intersolar Europe in Munich presents an…

The National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the NHS can achieve the largest carbon and cost savings in building energy use by installing combined heat and power (CHP) in acute trusts. In its new ‘NHS and Sustainability’ report to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, the NAO estimates…

By heather.lammers@nrel.gov (Heather Lammers) News Release NR-1615 International task force aims to toughen standards, ensure reliability of PV technologies April 14, 2015 The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released an updated proposal that will establish an international quality standard for photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing. The document is…

The world expects Japan to act decisively to reduce emissions by using its leading-edge technology and implementing climate policies. We are concerned to see reports today that the Japanese government proposing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by only 20 per cent by 2030. While reports differ on the baseline date…

Chuck Provini, President and CEO of Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; NTCXF.PK) says it’s time for solar cell manufacturers to lift their sights if they are to survive in today’s marketplace. The challenge was made yesterday in a presentation to a group of Palm Beach asset managers. Commercial-grade cells typically…

The US$860 million KaXu Solar One concentrated solar power (CSP) plant1 in Pofadder, South Africa has become the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to enter operation. Mott MacDonald was lenders’ technical advisor2 during the project’s financing and construction and is now monitoring operations in an ongoing role. Awarded during the first…